The Mindset of Success

If you were to think back to, say, maybe four years ago and think about your top three most pressing challenges both personally and professionally, and then fast forward to today and consider those top three again, how are those lists looking?

I can tell you mine look very different! Which reminded me of two things, times are always evolving, and so are we.
Never before have we experienced so much pressure that is caused by factors that are out of our control. Which has required us to become far more adaptable, creative and resilient than ever before. In all of this adjusting and evolving, there is one thing that can help us overcome the uncertainty of life and all the situations we may encounter. That thing is, a positive mindset.

A positive mindset to prepare you for the next chapter
Not to say that developing one is simple, but a positive mindset is one of the most powerful tools we have in our toolkit.
A positive mindset has proven scientific benefits for your mental health and physical well-being which will enable you to filter all the positivity into all other aspects and areas of your life. That’s because a positive outlook on situations trains your brain to look for opportunities in the challenges rather than anticipating failure. Did you know a positive mindset can help you live longer too!

This is because - “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create” - Buddha

With everything we are experiencing currently, not focusing on the negative can feel like it is nearly impossible. That’s what makes a positive mindset such a major key because it allows you to take control of the situation and make it what you want it to be.

Let me clarify too, a positive mindset is not a magic recipe that will make all your problems go away, it takes discipline and hard work to develop this mindset. But let’s be honest, what really effective tool is ever easily attained?

So here are some tips on how you can develop a mindset for success!
Gratitude
Start keeping a gratitude journal where every day you write a short list of the things you are grateful for. This is a powerful tool in transforming your mind to focus on the positives rather than the negatives.
Flip Failures into Lessons
It is only human to make mistakes and failure is a part of the path to success. So when you fail, use it as an opportunity to learn what not to do next time, so that you can ensure you succeed.
Surround yourself with Positive People
I’m sure you are quite familiar with the expression, ‘You are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with’. Meaning that if you surround yourself with positive people, finding the positives in any circumstances will become second nature to you.
Get yourself a Coach or Mentor
As human-beings, we are social creatures and thus we require connection. Having someone to bounce ideas off of and to discuss our challenges, ideas and successes is invaluable. Because of all the experience and expertise coaches have, business coaches are able to advise and guide you from a positive place because they’ve already seen it all! Having a business coach or mentor will help to keep you accountable, focused and positive because they eliminate the fear of the unknown, allowing you to approach your challenges confidently and with a mindset to succeed!
Using Your Mindset to Conquer the Next Chapters
The reality of life and business is that we are guaranteed to encounter difficulties and challenges along the way. That’s why having a positive mindset goes such a long way as it equips you with an attitude to overcome any challenges you encounter instead of trying to turn the other way in the face of adversity.
Here are some ways that having a positive mindset can help you meet any challenges you encounter in the last few months of the year with confidence and mindset for success.
Set a plan
Spend some time getting clear about the future that you would like to create. Once you have an idea of what your plan is, make use of your positive mindset to affirm yourself and your capabilities. Think about all the successes you have experienced before and use that to fuel your confidence to take on your next business challenge.
Get the right team
Finding and surrounding yourself with experts in the field you want to succeed will equip you with the knowledge on how to overcome certain challenges and the support to do it. When you combine this with your positive mindset which has already helped you prepare to convert failures into lessons, and tap into your inner self confidence, to move through the rest of the year confident in your ability to achieve.
Use your support system when times get hard
Remember how we spoke about the value of surrounding yourself with positive people and having a coach to guide you through challenges?

Well, when you encounter hurdles in achieving your next business goal, leaning on a business coach or mentor for support will reignite your confidence in your abilities. Especially when you have guidance from someone who has overcome those challenges.
Having a positive mindset is all about equipping you for success with work that starts internally and is amplified and realized through external support.